Jayshree Ullal is an American businesswoman, the self-made billionaire President and CEO of Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET), a global leader in cloud networking. Born in London, U.K., in 1961 to a Hindu family of Indian origin, she grew up in New Delhi, India, where she was schooled.

Ullal received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from San Francisco State University in 1981 and an M.S. in Engineering Management from Santa Clara University. Her career is defined by her deep technical expertise in networking and switching technology. She spent over 15 years at Cisco Systems, where she was instrumental in growing the Cisco Catalyst switching business from its beginning to a $5 billion business in 2000, earning her a reputation as one of the top five most influential people in the networking industry.

• Arista Networks (President & CEO): The core publicly traded asset, a global leader in cloud networking and the deployment of Gigabit Ethernet networking in the data center.
• Cisco Systems (Former SVP): Her foundational career included overseeing 20 mergers and acquisitions and growing the Cisco Catalyst switching business to $5 billion (2000).
• Academic Background: She holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Management.
• Networking Pioneer: She helped pioneer first-generation Ethernet switching and other network products.

Jayshree Ullal's strategic genius was her vision for cloud networking as the next structural shift in the industry. She joined Arista Networks as President and CEO in October 2008, co-founded by Andy Bechtolsheim and David Cheriton. Her leadership transformed the company into a dominant provider of 10/25/40/50/100 Gigabit Ethernet networking for major tech giants (Cloud Titans).

Under her guidance, Arista Networks successfully executed its IPO on the NYSE and grew into a multi-billion dollar enterprise. Her career is marked by navigating complex competition (often with her former employer, Cisco) and a relentless focus on high-speed data center switching solutions. Her wealth is secured by her substantial equity stake in the publicly traded company, cementing her status as one of the most successful female leaders in the global technology sector.

Jayshree Ullal's social impact is structural, stemming from Arista Networks' role in providing the high-speed data center infrastructure that underpins cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the global digital economy. The company provides thousands of stable jobs in the technology and engineering sectors.

Her personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives. Her career is a testament to the profitability of disciplined engineering expertise and strategic vision in guiding the global networking industry's transition to the cloud.

Jayshree Ullal maintains the professional, composed style of a technology executive. Her attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. Her aesthetic reflects stability and immense intellectual authority, typical of a leader in the specialized networking sector.

Residing in San Jose, California, her luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from her multi-billion dollar fortune. Her life is dedicated to networking innovation, technological strategy, and the long-term stewardship of the cloud computing infrastructure.